Gardens · Central Scotland
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
In or near Glasgow.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens — botanical garden in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Hillhead · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glasgow Botanic Gardens, the nearest railway station is Hillhead, located 0.6 km away. The postcode is G20 8QL, and entry to the gardens is free.
About
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1817. It covers approximately 20 km². Heritage designation: Inventory Garden and Designed Landscape. Wikidata describes it as: "botanical garden in Glasgow, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8801°, -4.2906°.
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Summary from the official site
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a collection of plants focused on conservation, education, and research, featuring several national plant collections. Visitors can enjoy the gardens and participate in free guided tours, enhancing their appreciation of horticulture and nature.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland. It features several glasshouses, the most notable of which is the Kibble Palace. The Gardens has a wide variety of temperate and tropical flora, a herb garden, a chronological bed with plants arranged according to their introduction to Scotland, the UK's national collection of tree ferns, and a world rose garden officially opened in 2003 by Princess Tomohito of Mikasa. The River Kelvin runs along the north side of the Gardens and continues through Kelvingrove Park, the Kelvin walkway providing an uninterrupted walking route between the two green spaces. The Botanic Gardens was awarded a Green Flag Award in 2011.
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Background
History
In 1817 about 8 acre of land were laid out at Sandyford, near Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, and run by the Royal Botanic Institution of Glasgow (founded by Thomas Hopkirk of Dalbeth and Prof James Jeffray Professor of Botany at Glasgow University), and were intended to supply the University of Glasgow. William Hooker was regius professor of botany at Glasgow University, and contributed to the development of the Botanic Gardens before his appointment to the directorship of Kew Gardens in London. The Gardens moved to its current location in 1842. The gardens were originally used for concerts and other events, and in 1891 the gardens were incorporated into the Parks and Gardens of the Glasgow…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8801, -4.2906
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G20 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Established
- 1817
- Nearest railway station
- Hillhead — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q894634 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glasgow Botanic Gardens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wfm Glasgow Botanic Gardens.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasgow Botanic Gardens?
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G20 8QL).
- What is Glasgow Botanic Gardens?
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens — botanical garden in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Glasgow Botanic Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hillhead, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G20 8QL.
- When was Glasgow Botanic Gardens built?
- Built or established in 1817.
- Is Glasgow Botanic Gardens a listed building?
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens is officially recognised as Inventory Garden and Designed Landscape listed.
- Is Glasgow Botanic Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, Glasgow Botanic Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glasgow Botanic Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hillhead, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G20 8QL.